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Monday, August 4, 2008








This was Brainerd
AUGUST 4
20 years ago (1988)

The Henry Wulf family doesnt horse around when it comes to horses.

It has been a lot of work, Wulf said about caring for his stable of 14 horses at his 40-acre ranch. Wulf has been superintendent of horses at the fair for 12 years.

30 years ago (1978)

Brainerd's annual Crazy Days celebration was in full swing today with throngs of shoppers looking for bargains downtown, at the mall and at Tyrol hills.

40 years ago (1968)

The Brainerd City Council voted to purchase the 502 property and the Monson property on Front Street for use as off-street parking lots.

60 years ago (1948)

Entertainment

McGowan-Mack Hollywood Ice Revue at The Spotlite, Nisswa, on real ice. Figure skating, comedians, pretty girls. Dance on our ice-cooled floor. Admission, $1 includes dancing.

80 years ago (1928)

The thousands of tourists who visit the Brainerd Tourist Camp each year are so impressed with the comforts and facilities offered that they became valuable boosters for Brainerd and the lakes area. To date, 2,380 car owners have registered at the camp.

100 years ago (1908)

According to a telegram from Aitkin to the Duluth Herald the people of that town are agitating the construction of a trolly line to Rabbit Lake. If they do that it will cut Brainerd off from any home profit from the mining district.












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